Thursday, November 27, 2008

36th Indiana

On back of monument:
36th Infantry
Commanded by Col. William Grose.

This regiment arrived on the battlefield at 5.30 p.m., April 6, 1862; was ordered by Maj. Gen. Grant 150 yards to the left to support Capt. Stone's battery, where it was engaged until dark. At 5.30 a.m., April 7th, it moved forward in line of battle, arriving at this position about 10 a.m. Regiment charged the enemy and assisted in driving him from the field. Casualties-- killed, 1 officer and 8 men; wounded, 1 officer and 35 men; total, 45.

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